Nutrition Manager Jobs in New Rochelle, NY (NOW HIRING)

The Manager, Clinical Nutrition Operations is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic and human resources related to activities for the operations of assigned areas. This includes establishing, monitoring, and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with strategic goals and objectives. This position provides direction and leadership to ensure the hospital meets high‑quality outcomes within an efficient cost structure, ensuring a positive patient experience and access to care while improving the work environment. While the range of duties and responsibilities is broad and varied, the position’s major responsibility is managing operations, budgeting, financial management, and human resource management. The manager works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Clinical Nutrition Operations across the enterprise. Programmatic areas of oversight may include the dietetic internship training program, the Learning Kitchen, the diabetes prevention program, food pantry program, and the enteral and infant feeding program.

The Manager, Clinical Nutrition Operations serves as the programmatic and operational leader for Clinical Nutrition Operations and is responsible to the Director, Clinical Nutrition and Culinary Services and works closely with team members and leaders.

Leadership Manages and leads the provision of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient‑centered clinical nutrition care and operations for inpatient and outpatient nutrition services for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Oversees the budget process and monthly expenses for assigned areas. Develops and maintains clinical nutrition operational policies and procedures. Serves as a clinical nutrition liaison to interdisciplinary team members for areas of responsibility. Responds to all external and internal customer service concerns in a timely manner. Develops and oversees practice audits to ensure desired processes and/or outcomes are achieved. Develops programs to evaluate and improve clinical skills of registered dietitian nutritionists related to medical nutrition therapy, best practice guidelines and policies, participation in interdisciplinary team rounds, patient teaching effectiveness and other core areas. Provides oversight of the Milk & Formula Lab that supports enteral and infant feeding program. Works with staff on an ongoing basis to improve performance and attain their professional development goals by directing, coaching and supporting.

Program Management Oversight of programmatic accreditation requirements including program reviews, self‑studies and continuing education. Oversight of trainees and ensure internal staff are regularly and consistently connecting with trainees to meet their educational requirements. Ensures collaboration with leadership teams and trainees to develop and implement clinical scheduling to ensure program competencies are met. Oversight of internal and external stakeholders interfaces to ensure to accreditation, organizational and legal requirements are met. Acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders for program maintenance.

Practice Advancement and Optimization Advances clinical nutrition practice at UW Health and helps define roles/practice standards of registered dietitian nutritionists, lead registered dietitian nutritionists, clinical nutrition specialists, nutrition technicians, interns and students. Monitors staff performance and recognizes high‑performers and holds poor performers accountable to professional, department and institutional standards. Participates in the education of the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition technicians. Leads clinical nutrition in meaningful scholarship (e.g. poster presentations, publications). Leads and manages ongoing quality improvement projects related to preceptor development and leading experience delivery. Maintains and fosters a practice culture that embraces change and innovation with a positive attitude. Leads the development and implementation of protocols to expand clinical nutrition services. Participates and/or leads, as a clinical nutrition representative, organization quality improvement initiatives and projects.

Planning and Project Leadership Participates in department’s strategic plan development and execution of assigned goals. Maintains competency in Health Link and collaborates with Nutrition Informatics and Information Systems to ensure continual optimization. Identifies and develops business cases for clinical nutrition services based upon anticipated future needs, practice advancement, and organizational priorities for inclusion in the department’s strategic plan. Identifies, develops, and monitors innovative solutions utilizing technology to enhance patient safety.

Supply Chain Oversees expenses, inventory ordering, and overall budget management for the Milk & Formula lab. Develops and maintains internal accounting and inventory management for food and supply management. Oversees daily, month‑end, and year‑end physical inventory of all food and supplies within associated cost centers.

Full Time, Day Shift

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Nutrition Education.
• Seven (7) years of experience in dietetics and education at a University and/or academic medical center.
• Prior management experience.
• Clinical experience in large hospital.
• Experience in teaching and directing education programs.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Certified Dietitian in the State of New Jersey.
• Preferred - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC).
• Broad knowledge of health care management principles and practices within a managed care environment and/or academic medical center.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and administration as applied to the management and direction of personnel within areas of accountability.
• Effective organizational, planning and project management skills.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.